Two Against One
“Matilda, would you please answer the
door. I don’t want to be disturbed this morning. Yesterday was enough to kill a
rhinoceros, with all that police and chipmunk commotion. I’m exhausted,” complained
Mrs. Gotrocks.
The maid dutifully went to the door
and opened the large oak door, but didn’t see anyone. Just as she shut the door, the doorbell rang
again.
“Matilda, I told you to answer the
door,” snapped Mrs. Gotrocks.
“Sorry, ma’am, but I didn’t see
anyone.
“Well, don’t argue, just answer it!”
Matilda knew there was no pleasing her
boss, and again opened the heavy door. And when she did, she heard a squeak and
looked down to see a strange creature.
“Morning, ma’am. I’m Slink. I’ve come
to see Mrs. Gotrocks.”
Matilda stared. And stared. Not
knowing who the creature was, she just dismissed him. “Oh, it’s nothing, Mrs.
Gotrocks. Just the wind blowing.”
Slink would have none of it, and
darted past Matilda, on to the adjacent parlor where Mrs. Gotrocks was having
tea.
“Come back here,” whined Matilda. But
Slink ignored her.
“Morning, Mrs. Gotrocks. Let me
introduce myself. I’m Slink, your neighbor. I live on the other side of the
creek, at the end of Farmer Shoestring’s yard.”
Mrs. Gotrocks looked down at the
furry, bold creature, and for some reason was fascinated.
“You know, Mrs. Gotrocks, you and I
have a lot in common.”
“Oh?” Mrs. Gotrocks put down her cup
and leaned forward.
“You see,” Slink continued, “We have a
mutual acquaintance.”
“And who might that be?” Mrs. Gotrocks
couldn’t conceal her curiosity.
Slink felt a homerun in the making.
“Chatty the chipmunk.”
“What? That hideous varmint?” stormed
the rich, old lady.
“That’s right. And I have a plan that
will make both of us very happy. As a matter of fact, you might call it a
deeeeelicious plan!”
To be continued…
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